The 2025 Daytona 500 ended in absolute chaos, and the drama didn’t stop when the checkered flag waved. NASCAR superstar Joey Logano made headlines after an explosive post-race interview where he furiously blamed Ricky Stenhouse Jr. for ruining his shot at winning the biggest race of the year!

The Daytona 500 is always a high-stakes battle, but this year’s event was particularly brutal. With only a few laps to go, Logano was in a prime position to take home the victory. However, a high-speed crash involving Stenhouse Jr. triggered a multi-car wreck, taking out several contenders—including Logano himself!

After climbing out of his damaged No. 22 Ford, Logano’s frustration was impossible to hide. His body language and heated words made it clear—he held Stenhouse Jr. responsible for ending his championship hopes in Daytona.

Speaking to reporters after the wreck, Logano didn’t hold back.

“I had the race in my hands! But Stenhouse drove like a wrecking ball. He had no control and put everyone in danger. It’s ridiculous! We work too hard to have our races destroyed by reckless moves like that.”

His anger was palpable, as he claimed Stenhouse’s aggressive driving was unnecessary and reckless at such a crucial stage in the race.

But Ricky Stenhouse Jr. wasn’t about to take the blame without defending himself. In response to Logano’s accusations, he stood his ground, stating:

“It’s Daytona. We’re all fighting for the win. I wasn’t going to lift just to make someone else happy. It’s racing—it happens.”

Stenhouse Jr. dismissed Logano’s frustration, implying that the crash was just part of the unpredictable nature of superspeedway racing.

As expected, NASCAR fans erupted on social media, with opinions sharply divided. Some sided with Logano, believing Stenhouse Jr. was overly aggressive. Others defended Stenhouse Jr., arguing that Daytona’s pack racing always leads to big crashes.

Twitter and Reddit exploded with debates:

🔥 “Logano has every right to be mad. Stenhouse drives like a loose cannon EVERY year!”

🔥 “Come on, Joey! It’s Daytona! If you don’t take risks, you don’t win!”

🔥 “This is why I love NASCAR—pure drama, pure intensity!”

With tensions boiling over, all eyes will be on the next NASCAR race to see if this rivalry escalates further. Will Logano seek revenge on the track? Will Stenhouse Jr. double down on his aggressive style?

One thing is certain—this Daytona 500 feud is far from over, and NASCAR fans can’t wait to see what happens next!